massage
noun
the act or art of treating the body by rubbing, kneading, patting, or the like, to stimulate circulation, increase suppleness, relieve tension, etc.
massaged
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past participleof massage.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof massage.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
massagenounthe act or art of treating the body by rubbing, kneading, patting, or the like, to stimulate circulation, increase suppleness, relieve tension, etc.
Example Sentences
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Yevgeny Prigozhin massaged his son’s public persona to better suit a future mercenary boss.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
The filler is then massaged to give an even look, which the patient continues as home.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Petty crimes dropped, as did homicides, according to official data, though some disputed the data as possibly massaged to benefit authorities.
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
A mix of massaged kale and arugula, spritzed with more lemon zest and finished with flaky salt.
From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2026
There was almost nothing anyone could do for him, but Dr. McIlroy massaged the young man’s feet, trying to restore the circulation.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
